NEUTRALS

Orchid Shadow

#CBC5C2

RGB 203, 197, 194 · HSL 20°, 8%, 78% · CMYK 0, 3, 4, 20

Orchid Shadow is #CBC5C2 in HEX — rgb(203, 197, 194), hsl(20°, 8%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 4%, 20%).

Orchid Shadow pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 20°, 8%, 78%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#CBC5C2

RGB203, 197, 194

HSL20°, 8%, 78%

HSV20°, 4%, 80%

CMYK0, 3, 4, 20

Decimal13354434

CSS RGBrgb(203, 197, 194)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 8%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Orchid Shadow 551

Exact match

Vista Paint

Orchid Shadow C-550

ΔE 0.5 · #CBC5C1

Dulux

Grey Interest SN4C5

ΔE 0.7 · #C9C3C0

Behr

Vintage Taupe 750A-3

ΔE 1.1 · #CAC5C4

Dunn-Edwards

Ice Gray DEC790

ΔE 1.2 · #CAC7C4

Kilz

Boardwalk RK130

ΔE 1.6 · #C8C6C2

Valspar

Modest Silver 4002-1A

ΔE 1.8 · #D0CAC7

Sherwin-Williams

Grayish SW6001

ΔE 1.8 · #CFCAC7

Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Gray 242

ΔE 2.3 · #C8C3BC

Benjamin Moore

Harbor AC-25

ΔE 2.5 · #C8C8C3

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 2.6 · #CEC4C5

PPG

Free Reign 1004-2

ΔE 2.8 · #D1CDCA

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 2.9 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 3.9 · #CDCECD

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 4.4 · #BEBFB8

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 4.6 · #C8CDC9

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

A near-neutral with a subtle warm yellow undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#CBC5C2

#C2C8CB

Analogous

#CBC2C4

#CBC5C2

#CBCAC2

Triadic

#CBC5C2

#C2CBC5

#C5C2CB

Split-Complementary

#CBC5C2

#C2CBCA

#C2C4CB

Tetradic

#CBC5C2

#C4CBC2

#C2C8CB

#CAC2CB

Monochromatic

#847771

#A89E99

#CBC5C2

#EFEDEC

#F3F2F1

Rectangle

#CBC5C2

#C8CBC2

#C2C8CB

#C5C2CB

Compound

#CBC5C2

#CBCAC2

#C2C8CB

#C2C4CB

Variations

Lighter

#D6D1CF

#E0DDDB

#ECEBEA

Darker

#A79C97

#776A64

#463E3A

Saturation

#C8C6C6

#CBC5C2

#E5BDA9

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.71:1

Fail

vs Black

12.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CBC5C2

#C8C7C3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CBC5C2

#C6C6C2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CBC5C2

#CBC5C5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Orchid Shadow gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#D8C0AD

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#CBC5C2

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#C5C5D1

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#94B0BF

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · Furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #CBC5C2;

CSS — background

background-color: #CBC5C2;

CSS Variable

--color-orchid-shadow: #CBC5C2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orchid-shadow': '#CBC5C2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CBC5C2] text-[#CBC5C2]

SCSS

$orchid-shadow: #CBC5C2;

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#CACAC8 · ΔE 2.7

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#D3CCC7 · ΔE 2.8

Cement Gray

#CDCCCA · ΔE 2.9

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#CFCAC2 · ΔE 3.1

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#D4CECB · ΔE 3.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CBC5C2?

#CBC5C2 is Orchid Shadow, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CBC5C2 warm or cool?

Orchid Shadow reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Orchid Shadow?

Orchid Shadow works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Orchid Shadow?

Orchid Shadow pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Orchid Shadow?

You can download Orchid Shadow on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Orchid Shadow?

The hex code is #CBC5C2. In RGB it's 203, 197, 194, and in HSL it's 20°, 8%, 78%.

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